Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy (FSHD)
Order Code: FSHD
Order Form: Muscular Dystrophy Molecular Genetics Requisition
Specimen:
Whole Blood
Collection Medium:
and
Pink top tube Pink top tube
Minimum:
Adult minimum: 6 mL whole blood in pink top tube (K2-EDTA)
Children minimum: 6 mL whole blood in pink top tube (K2-EDTA)

Testing on smaller volumes than those requested will be attempted. However, in some cases, small blood volumes may compromise the ability to perform testing.

Testing requires a dedicated collection tube.
Testing Schedule:
Weekly
Analytic Time:
21 days
Methodology:
Southern Blot
Sample Processing:
Do Not Centrifuge.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Patient's age and sex is required on requisition for processing.
Relevant clinical information must be submitted with specimen in order to provide correct interpretation of test results.
Submit whole blood in original container.
Sample Storage:
Room temperature for up to 24 hours, then refrigerate the whole blood if it is necessary to be held overnight, or weekends, or holidays.
Transport Instructions:
Recommend express mail or equivalent if not on courier service.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at ambient temperature.
CPT Code:
83890, 83892(x3), 83894(x3), 83896(x1), 83897(x1), 83912
 
See Additional Information:
FSHD Supplemental Testing for 4qA and 4qB
Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy (FSHD) Information